Community briefs: May 20

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May 20, 2013 at 6:54 AM

Project Linus needs blankets

The local chapter of Project Linus, a national nonprofit organization that donates handmade blankets to children in crisis, is seeking volunteers to create blankets. New “blanketeers” can contribute knitted, crocheted, quilted, no-sew fleece or flannel blankets.

The chapter has distributed more than 43,000 blankets during the past 14 years and there is still a need for additional blankets. Call 828-645-8800 for more information.

MACON COUNTY

Free fishing day at Cliffside Lake

The U.S. Forest Service will host a fishing day for children from 9 a.m. to noon June 1 at Cliffside Lake in the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

The annual event gives children ages 15 and younger the chance to catch a fish. Adults must accompany all children. The day use fee and the fishing license are waived for participants. All other fishing regulations apply.

Cliffside Lake is in the Cliffside Day Use Area, 4.5 miles west of Highlands off U.S. Highway 64. The Cradle of Forestry in America will provide drinks and hot dogs.

Registered participants from across the state will be entered into a drawing to win prizes provided by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, a co-sponsor, and other partners. The top prizes are two lifetime fishing licenses.

Participants can also win fishing-related prizes such as tackle boxes, fishing poles and fishing tackle provided by the commission and other partners.

Call 828-524-6441, Ext. 424, for more information.

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